Troy University has become the first university in America to be designated a “Purple Heart University.” The move comes in an effort to honor veterans who have been given the award that was created by Gen. George Washington. The Military Order of the Purple Heart is granted to those service members who have been killed or wounded in battle. “Our status as … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2013
Army to Hold a Selective Early Retirement Board
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, April 5, 2013) -- In August, the Army will convene a Selective Early Retirement Board for lieutenant colonels and colonels. The move is just one part of a larger Army effort to meet its congressionally mandated end strength reduction. Currently, about 500 colonels and 700 lieutenant colonels in the Army Competitive Category meet the criteria for … [Read more...]
Army Marksmanship Unit Soldiers Get Their Own Patch
FORT BENNING, Ga. (April 4, 2013) -- Soldiers from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit held one of the shortest yet most significant ceremonies in the unit's 57-year history, donning new Shoulder Sleeve Insignias April 2, at the unit's Ceremony Hill on post. While it took decades to get to this day, it took all of ten seconds for the Soldiers to remove the Army Star patch they … [Read more...]
AF Survey Looks at Community Programs’ Effectiveness
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO - RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- The 2013 Air Force Community Assessment Survey launched Mar. 5, and this time includes reservists, guardsmen and spouses. The assessment is designed to assist chaplains and people working in installation-level Airman and family readiness centers, family advocacy programs, health and wellness centers, mental health clinics and … [Read more...]
Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist Program Available to Marines
USS KEARSARGE, At Sea -- Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit have the opportunity to earn an U.S. Navy’s Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist pin aboard the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), at sea, during their 2013 deployment. Within the first two weeks more than 116 Marines have enlisted in the program. “This class will teach the Marines what the … [Read more...]